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Immigration

Immigration is a core political issue that a majority of the country feels strongly about and regards as one of the most pressing problems facing the nation

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Affirmative Action

Which factors should be considered during the admissions process?

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Criminal Justice

The discussion around criminal justice involves the aspects of policing, sentencing, and jailing of criminals

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Electoral College

Who has the power; is it the voice of the people, or is our nation's future in the hands of shrewd politicians?

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Automation

The rise of the machines is here, and it is not going away

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Free College

Should college education be considered a basic right in the United States?

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Minimum Wage

Raising the federal minimum wage will benefit many Americans, but will it have unintended consequences?

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Removing Statues

Should we keep Confederate statues, or do they idealize bad ideas?

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Critical Race Theory

CRT is seen as essential for the ongoing culture wars; it involves some of the most controversial topics: race and education.

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Race and Policing

How should policing take place in America? Does it need abolishment, reconstruction, or none of the above?

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Drug Legalization

Should we legalize drugs for recreational use? Should the Government be able to regulate what we consume?

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Capital Punishment

Should heinous criminals be put to death? Does the government have the power to end someone's life?

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Taxation

Should we tax the rich at a higher rate, or is taxation theft? Should we be more Capitalist or Socialist?

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Gun Control

Should we get rid of the second amendment, or is the right to bear arms an essential provision?

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Climate Change

Is Climate Change an existential risk, or are we merely being led by alarmists?

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Big Tech

Learn more about the important role that big tech companies have on our lives

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Vaccine Mandate

Should the Government be able to regulate if we take the COVID vaccine? How about private companies?

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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Learn more about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and see what both sides have to say

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Healthcare

Should society be burdened with the expenses of those who are less healthy, either by lifestyle, or by uncontrollable health problems?

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Should the united states intervene in the Russia-Ukraine conflict? What is our role in the world?

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Abortion

Should Roe v. Wade have been overturned? Explore both sides of the abortion debate

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Anarchism

In this essay, we explore the political ideology of anarchism, including its beliefs and arguments both in favor of and against its implementation.

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Veganism

Is it ethical to facilitate animal suffering? Should we all become vegans?

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Net Neutrality

Net neutrality raises important questions about government, investment, and protecting user rights.

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Crypto

How should governments deal with crypto's rise?

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Voting Age

Should the voting age be lowered? Pros and cons of allowing young people to participate in elections.

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Social Security

Should we keep our current social security system? End it, expand it?